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Helping feed vulnerable families in Southland

125 years on from opening as a borstal for young offenders, Invercargill Prison continues to offer horticulture as part of its rehabilitation programme, growing and gifting plants and produce.

Hikitia - a new mental health and addictions service

What is Hikitia? A breakdown of the service From May through to October, we will be hiring staff for a new mental health and addiction service, Hikitia.

Waikeria Prison staff partner with Waka Ama NZ

Waikeria Prison staff were well represented at the recent National Waka Ama Sprint Championships, one of Te Ao Māori’s biggest sporting events in Aotearoa.

New Mobility Dog puppy joins Puppies in Prison Programme

Puppy Jaspa is beginning his journey to become a Mobility Dog to assist people living with disabilities.

Rare plant making a comeback at Tongariro Prison

Tongariro Prison’s focus on industries and partnership has proved fruitful with over 1,000 seedlings of a rare native plant being cultivated in the last year.

Pae Ora at Corrections

The Pae Ora Group is responsible for delivering evidence-informed, culturally responsive health and rehabilitation services to people under Corrections management.